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Ex-Watford coach weighs in on Arokodare’s missed penalty at Selhurst Park

Football • Feb 23
Ex-Watford coach weighs in on Arokodare’s missed penalty at Selhurst Park
**Pressure Mounts as Wolves Struggle to Score** In the English Premier League, one penalty miss can be the difference between a win and a loss. For Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, his miss in Wolves' clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park has sparked a debate about designated penalty takers. The 25-year-old, who has been struggling to find his footing in the league with just one goal from seven games, had a chance to redeem himself after a foul on Mateus Mane. However, he scuffed the chance, playing a tame penalty down the right, which Dean Henderson expertly saved. In a post-match interview, Wolves coach Rob Edwards empathized with Arokodare, saying that he wouldn't criticize the Nigerian striker for missing a penalty. According to Edwards, Arokodare was the club's designated penalty taker and had every right to take the shot. Edwards praised his strikers for being brave and sticking to their game plan, despite the setbacks. Wolves' struggles on the pitch have been well-documented this season, with just one win in the Premier League. The team is on the brink of equalling Derby County's 2007/2008 record of just one win through the season, with only 11 points from 38 matches. The pressure is mounting on Edwards and his team to turn things around. In the Nigerian football context, Arokodare's penalty miss serves as a reminder that even the smallest mistakes can have a significant impact on a team's performance. As we continue to watch Wolves' struggle, it's clear that the team needs to work together to overcome their obstacles and find a winning formula. The question on everyone's mind is: what's next for Arokodare and the Wolves team? Will they be able to bounce back from this setback, or will they continue to struggle in the Premier League? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the Nigerian striker's penalty miss will not be easily forgotten.
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